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E687 JBK

1987 Daihatsu Charade

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,296 mi
Last recorded32,296 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Daihatsu Charade50,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE687 JBK
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 32,296 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 31,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 31,898 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 31,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 29,934 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,822 miles

slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2013 28,253 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,707 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,576 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,010 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,441 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,897 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,256 miles

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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E687 JBK is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1987 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 50,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E687 JBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 39 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E687 JBK registered?

E687 JBK is a 1987 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E687 JBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E687 JBK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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